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What has been the global trend in population growth since 1800?
Highly variable, as a result of conflicts
Consistent gradual growth
Fast growth from 1800-1900 and a decline since.
Slow growth from 1800-1900 & sharp growth to the present
2
Which nation prefers
Gross National Happiness
as a measure of development?
Bhutan
China
Afghanistan
Nepal
3
This population pyramid most likely represents....
Australia
Japan
Germany
South Sudan
4
What factors are used to measure the HDI?
Life expectancy, Income per capita and Education
Environmental footprint, human wellbeing and life expectancy
Gross domestic product per capita and experienced wellbeing
Life expectancy, Income per capita and Equality
5
Which term is best used to describe nations with a low HDI?
Less economically developed nations
Developing nations
Least economically developed nations
Third world nations
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What is the GII?
Gender Inequality Index
General Inequality Index
Gender Equality Index
Gender Index of Inequality
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What could best explain the anomaly in this population pyramid?
An influx of adult migrant workers
High rates of rural-urban migration
A high total fertility rate
Low life expectancy
8
Population Density
measures...
The number of people per square kilometre.
The total population of a nation.
The distribution of a nation's population over a given area.
The population pyramid of a nation.
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Which of the following factors often contributes to high fertility rates?
High rates of child or teen marriage
High levels of Gender Equality
A high cost of living
High rates of access to contraception & planning
10
Describe the global distribution of high rates of HIV/AIDs
Clustered in Sub-Saharan Africa with an exception in Somalia
Predominantly in Africa and South Asia, except for Thailand
Clustered in Africa and Asia, with an exception in Nepal
Evenly distributed in the Southern Hemisphere, except for NZ
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A pro-birth policy could be implemented to...
Slow population growth
Counter an ageing population
Encourage immigration
Prevent overpopulation
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What does the Happy Planet Index measure?
Gross national happiness
Experienced wellbeing, life expectancy, environmental impact
Carbon footprint, life expectancy & general happiness
Experienced wellbeing, gross income and environmental impact
13
If a nation's Birth Rate is higher than its Death Rate, then....
The population will stagnate.
There will be natural population increase.
Immigration is needed for further growth.
There will be natural population decrease.
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How is Human Wellbeing different to Development?
Wellbeing is multifaceted, Development is more linear
Development is an economic measure Wellbeing is about health
Development is more conceptual than Wellbeing
Development is more complex than Human Wellbeing
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Define the "Death Rate"
The number of people dying
The number of deaths divided by the birth rate.
The annual number of deaths in a society
The number of deaths per 1000 of the population
16
How can populations grow if fertility rates fall?
Through increased emigration & peace
Through emigration
Through increased life expectancy & immigration
Through increased life expectancy & economic growth
17
Define the term 'Replacement Rate'.
The rate at which deaths are replaced by births.
Minimum Fertility Rate required for population decline (2.1)
Minimum Fertility Rate required for population growth (2.1)
Number of births required to maintain the current population
18
Describe the global distribution of Less Economically Developed Countries.
Evenly distributed across Africa
Clustered in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean
Clustered in Eastern Europe, West Asia and South America
Clustered in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
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Define "Birth Rate"
The number of births per 1000 of the population.
The average number of women born per child.
The number of live births per 1000 of the population.
The average number of children born per woman.
20
Which of the following is NOT a Millennium Development Goal?
Improve Maternal Health
Achieve Universal Primary Education
Improve Global Birth Rates
Reduce Child Mortality
21
What is the current approximate global population?
6.5 billion
7.9 billion
7.5 billion
7 billion
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How do 'Infant Mortality Rate' and 'Child Mortality Rate' differ?
Both refer to deaths: Infant (before 5), child (before 1)
Both refer to deaths: Infant (before 1), child (before 1)
Both refer to deaths: Infant (before 1), child (before 5)
Same. Different terms are used in different regions
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Which of these factors has NOT contributed to a growth in global population since 1800?
The Industrial Revolution
Advancements in Medicine & Surgery
The Rise of the Internet & the Stockmarket
Advancements in Hygiene & Public Health
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What is the HDI?
Happy Planet Index
Human Development Index
Human Development International
Human International Day
